PCB assembly
Surface-mount and through-hole assembly for prototypes, short runs and repeat production.
Assembly capabilityUK electronics manufacturing, from prototype to production.
Cope works as your visible production department: assembling, testing and delivering electronics with the flexibility to support a first build or repeat manufacture.
Established 1983Four decades of electronics experience
Employee-ownedAn Employee Ownership Trust since 2023
Made in BritainManufacturing in Kingswinford, West Midlands
Choose the support your product needs.
Use one service or bring the whole journey together. Cope supports projects from early design decisions through assembly, testing and a finished unit ready for your customer.
Design support
Access established engineering partners for schematic design, circuit development and design for manufacture.
Design supportPCB prototyping
Fast-track prototype assembly with practical feedback to prepare the design for scalable manufacture.
Prototype supportTesting and inspection
Visual inspection, AOI, electrical testing and dedicated test jigs appropriate to the assembly.
Testing processBox build
PCBs integrated with wiring, enclosures, labelling and packaging to create finished assemblies.
Final assemblyMaterials management
Vendor-rated sourcing, stock control and proactive monitoring of lead times and availability.
Materials supportStay close to the build without running the line yourself.
Cope combines manufacturing capability with the information customers need to plan, respond and keep projects moving.
Real-time production visibilityCustomers can access current production schedules and see whether a project is on track.
Flexible manufacturing cellsMaterials and skills can be organised around the needs of the project.
Proactive component controlStock software tracks customer materials, lead-time issues and global availability.
Real Cope manufacturing imageryTechnicians, assembly, inspection and equipment from the current Cope website.
Move forward with fewer handovers.
Understand
Review the specification, documentation, expected quantities and the support the project needs.
Prototype
Build and evaluate an early assembly, with design-for-manufacture feedback where appropriate.
Verify
Inspect, test and document the assembly before it moves into repeat production.
Manufacture
Scale into the required production run with controlled materials, schedules and quality processes.
Inspection is part of the process, not an afterthought.
Automated optical inspectionChecks solder integrity, component orientation and component values.
Continuous testingVisual, optical and electrical checks provide feedback throughout manufacture.
Controlled sourcingComponents are sourced through quality-assessed, vendor-rated suppliers or OEM stock.
Documented changesThe Quality Management System controls engineering changes across departments.
Manufacturing proof
Built around repeatable control.
Inspection, testing and controlled documentation stay visible throughout the manufacturing process.
The people delivering your project own the business.
Since becoming an Employee Ownership Trust in 2023, Cope has given every employee a direct interest in successful projects, lasting customer relationships and the company's long-term future.
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Useful project questions, answered.
A clearer starting point helps Cope understand the build and helps you decide whether the capability fits.
Can Cope support both prototypes and production runs?
Yes. Cope supports fast-track prototype assembly and production quantities ranging from small runs to hundreds or thousands, depending on the project.
Which electronics manufacturing services can Cope provide?
Cope provides PCB assembly, design support through established engineering partners, prototyping, testing, box build and final assembly, plus sourcing and materials management.
What information should I prepare for a quotation?
Share the available specification, bill of materials, Gerber files or drawings, expected quantities, testing requirements and target timescale. Cope can then identify the most appropriate route.
How does Cope manage quality?
The process includes visual inspection, automated optical inspection, electrical testing, controlled documentation and vendor-rated component sourcing. Cope states that its Quality Management System is assessed by BSI to ISO 9001:2015.
Can Cope deliver a finished boxed product?
Yes. The box-build service can incorporate PCBs into enclosures with wiring, labelling and packaging, according to the project specification.
Bring Cope your next electronics manufacturing challenge.
Tell the team where the product is today, what must be manufactured and the support you need to reach the next stage.